Arugula & Apple Salad

Arugula and apple salads are very popular. The dressing is often made with a mixture of orange and lemon juice, olive oil with mustard/pepper and salt. The combination of fruit and the slight peppery bitterness of the baby arugula leaves together with a sweet and salty dressing make a great start to a meal. Health conscious people who are counting their calories could also make this their main course.

Arugula & Apple Salad

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Servings

8 people

Servings 8 people

Arugula & Apple Salad Print Recipe Servings 8 people Servings 8 people

Ingredients

• 2 large bunches or 8 cups of baby arugula leaves
• 2 crisp apples
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp mustard paste
• salt to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 fistful pecans or walnut halves

Servings: people

Instructions

1. Wash and dry the arugula leaves.
2. Mix the orange juice, lemon juice, mustard, salt and olive oil to make a dressing.
3. Cut the apples into thin slices.
4. Sprinkle the apples with a bit of lemon juice to keep them from darkening.
5. Place the arugula and apple slices in a bowl.
6. Pour the dressing over and toss to coat. Arrange in a salad platter.
7. Sprinkle the pecans or walnut halves and serve.